Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,010,069); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 7.8mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 199g

  • Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3119308 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1828x2584 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 45W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 189 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3119308 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -208.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads ZTE Axon 30S by 208.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.